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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.57, 170.51 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.57, 170.51 and 68.31 is: 94.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.57 : 170.51 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.57/170.51 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.57x = 170.51 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.57x = 11,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,647.20/123.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.26

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