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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 170.17 and 68.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 170.17 and 68.05 is: 93.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 170.17 = 68.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/170.17 = 68.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 170.17 × 68.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 11,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,579.73/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.91

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