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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 169.48 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 169.48 and 99.76 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 169.48 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/169.48 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 169.48 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 16,907.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,907.32/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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