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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.37, 170.24 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.37, 170.24 and 68.11 is: 93.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.37 : 170.24 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.37/170.24 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.37x = 170.24 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.37x = 11,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,594.45/123.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.98

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