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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.99, 170.91 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.99, 170.91 and 124.99 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.99 : 170.91 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.99/170.91 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.99x = 170.91 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.99x = 21,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,362.04/124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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