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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 170.19 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 170.19 and 68.07 is: 93.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 170.19 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/170.19 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 170.19 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 11,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,584.94/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.93

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