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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 191.82 and 50.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 191.82 and 50.84 is: 76.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 191.82 = 50.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/191.82 = 50.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 191.82 × 50.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 9,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751.17/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.22

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