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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 171.18 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 171.18 and 99.54 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 171.18 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/171.18 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 171.18 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 17,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039.26/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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