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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.26, 171.59 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.26, 171.59 and 99.88 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.26 : 171.59 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.26/171.59 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.26x = 171.59 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.26x = 17,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,137.48/124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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