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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 171.35 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 171.35 and 97.99 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 171.35 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/171.35 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 171.35 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 16,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,790.40/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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