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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.50, 170.37 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.50, 170.37 and 98.97 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.50 : 170.37 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.50/170.37 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.50x = 170.37 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.50x = 16,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,861.52/123.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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