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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.86, 170.94 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.86, 170.94 and 68.61 is: 94.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.86 : 170.94 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.86/170.94 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.86x = 170.94 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.86x = 11,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,728.19/123.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.69

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