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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.70, 172.23 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.70, 172.23 and 99.14 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.70 : 172.23 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.70/172.23 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.70x = 172.23 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.70x = 17,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,074.88/124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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