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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.17, 171.33 and 68.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.17, 171.33 and 68.89 is: 95.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.17 : 171.33 = 68.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.17/171.33 = 68.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.17x = 171.33 × 68.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.17x = 11,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,802.92/124.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.05

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