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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 171.03 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 171.03 and 68.67 is: 94.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 171.03 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/171.03 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 171.03 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 11,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,744.02/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.75

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