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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.69, 191.49 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.69, 191.49 and 55.50 is: 83.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.69 : 191.49 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.69/191.49 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.69x = 191.49 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.69x = 10,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,627.42/127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.23

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