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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 171.15 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 171.15 and 68.77 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 171.15 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/171.15 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 171.15 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 11,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,769.13/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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