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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 191.85 and 50.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 191.85 and 50.86 is: 76.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 191.85 = 50.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/191.85 = 50.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 191.85 × 50.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 9,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757.49/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.27

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