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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.29, 190.84 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.29, 190.84 and 50.27 is: 75.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.29 : 190.84 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.29/190.84 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.29x = 190.84 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.29x = 9,593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,593.53/127.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.37

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