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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.49, 170.41 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.49, 170.41 and 68.23 is: 94.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.49 : 170.41 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.49/170.41 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.49x = 170.41 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.49x = 11,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,626.46/123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.15

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