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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.58, 170.17 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.58, 170.17 and 99.06 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.58 : 170.17 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.58/170.17 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.58x = 170.17 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.58x = 16,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,857.04/123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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