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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124, 171.06 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124, 171.06 and 99.47 is: 137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124 : 171.06 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124/171.06 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124x = 171.06 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124x = 17,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.34/124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.22

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