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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 170.85 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 170.85 and 97.71 is: 134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 170.85 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/170.85 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 170.85 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 16,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,693.75/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.64

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