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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 171.12 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 171.12 and 99.58 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 171.12 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/171.12 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 171.12 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 17,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,040.13/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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