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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 170.02 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 170.02 and 67.94 is: 93.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 170.02 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/170.02 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 170.02 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 11,549.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,549.97/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.76

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