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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.25, 190.94 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.25, 190.94 and 50.22 is: 75.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.25 : 190.94 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.25/190.94 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.25x = 190.94 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.25x = 9,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589.13/127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.36

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