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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.65, 191.33 and 50.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.65, 191.33 and 50.59 is: 75.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.65 : 191.33 = 50.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.65/191.33 = 50.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.65x = 191.33 × 50.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.65x = 9,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679.38/127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.83

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