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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 170.36 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 170.36 and 68.19 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 170.36 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/170.36 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 170.36 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 11,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,616.85/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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