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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 191.34 and 50.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 191.34 and 50.56 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 191.34 = 50.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/191.34 = 50.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 191.34 × 50.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 9,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,674.15/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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