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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124, 171.11 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124, 171.11 and 68.73 is: 94.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124 : 171.11 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124/171.11 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124x = 171.11 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124x = 11,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,760.05/124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.84

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