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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.86, 171.12 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.86, 171.12 and 99.50 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.86 : 171.12 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.86/171.12 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.86x = 171.12 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.86x = 17,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026.44/123.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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