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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 171.23 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 171.23 and 100.92 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 171.23 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/171.23 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 171.23 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 17,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280.03/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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