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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.43, 170.32 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.43, 170.32 and 68.16 is: 94.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.43 : 170.32 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.43/170.32 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.43x = 170.32 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.43x = 11,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,609.48/123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.06

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