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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.17, 171.36 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.17, 171.36 and 68.91 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.17 : 171.36 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.17/171.36 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.17x = 171.36 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.17x = 11,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,808.67/124.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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