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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 191.08 and 49.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 191.08 and 49.31 is: 74.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 191.08 = 49.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/191.08 = 49.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 191.08 × 49.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 9,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,422.15/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.00

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