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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 170.12 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 170.12 and 68.01 is: 93.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 170.12 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/170.12 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 170.12 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 11,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,569.52/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.86

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