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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.64, 170.63 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.64, 170.63 and 68.39 is: 94.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.64 : 170.63 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.64/170.63 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.64x = 170.63 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.64x = 11,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,668.19/123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.37

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