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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 190.66 and 50.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 190.66 and 50.07 is: 75.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 190.66 = 50.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/190.66 = 50.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 190.66 × 50.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 9,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546.35/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.07

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