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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.21, 190.81 and 50.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.21, 190.81 and 50.15 is: 75.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.21 : 190.81 = 50.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.21/190.81 = 50.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.21x = 190.81 × 50.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.21x = 9,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569.12/127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.22

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