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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.82, 171.77 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.82, 171.77 and 99.71 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.82 : 171.77 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.82/171.77 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.82x = 171.77 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.82x = 17,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,127.12/124.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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