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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 170.15 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 170.15 and 68.04 is: 93.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 170.15 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/170.15 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 170.15 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 11,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,577.05/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.89

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