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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 191.45 and 50.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 191.45 and 50.60 is: 75.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 191.45 = 50.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/191.45 = 50.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 191.45 × 50.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 9,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687.85/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.88

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