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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 171.17 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 171.17 and 68.78 is: 94.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 171.17 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/171.17 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 171.17 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 11,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,771.87/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.91

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