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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.82, 170.87 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.82, 170.87 and 68.54 is: 94.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.82 : 170.87 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.82/170.87 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.82x = 170.87 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.82x = 11,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,710.23/123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.58

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