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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 190.69 and 50.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 190.69 and 50.11 is: 75.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 190.69 = 50.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/190.69 = 50.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 190.69 × 50.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 9,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555.48/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.15

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