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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 190.82 and 50.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 190.82 and 50.19 is: 75.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 190.82 = 50.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/190.82 = 50.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 190.82 × 50.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 9,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577.00/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.28

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