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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.16, 171.34 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.16, 171.34 and 68.90 is: 95.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.16 : 171.34 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.16/171.34 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.16x = 171.34 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.16x = 11,805.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,805.33/124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.08

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