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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 191.12 and 50.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 191.12 and 50.32 is: 75.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 191.12 = 50.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/191.12 = 50.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 191.12 × 50.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 9,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,617.50/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.52

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