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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 191.90 and 50.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 191.90 and 50.90 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 191.90 = 50.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/191.90 = 50.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 191.90 × 50.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 9,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,766.98/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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