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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.95, 171.06 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.95, 171.06 and 68.70 is: 94.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.95 : 171.06 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.95/171.06 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.95x = 171.06 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.95x = 11,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,752.72/123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.82

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