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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.55, 170.50 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.55, 170.50 and 68.29 is: 94.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.55 : 170.50 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.55/170.50 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.55x = 170.50 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.55x = 11,643.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,643.45/123.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.24

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