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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.74, 170.76 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.74, 170.76 and 68.49 is: 94.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.74 : 170.76 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.74/170.76 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.74x = 170.76 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.74x = 11,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,695.35/123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.51

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