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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 170.94 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 170.94 and 99.49 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 170.94 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/170.94 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 170.94 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 17,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006.82/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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