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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.41, 170.31 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.41, 170.31 and 68.15 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.41 : 170.31 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.41/170.31 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.41x = 170.31 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.41x = 11,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,606.63/123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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