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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 170.99 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 170.99 and 68.65 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 170.99 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/170.99 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 170.99 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 11,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,738.85/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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