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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 170.99 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 170.99 and 97.76 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 170.99 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/170.99 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 170.99 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 16,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,715.49/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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