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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 170.90 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 170.90 and 68.58 is: 94.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 170.90 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/170.90 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 170.90 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 11,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,719.98/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.64

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