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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.18, 171.37 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.18, 171.37 and 68.91 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.18 : 171.37 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.18/171.37 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.18x = 171.37 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.18x = 11,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,809.80/124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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