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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.19, 171.38 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.19, 171.38 and 68.93 is: 95.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.19 : 171.38 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.19/171.38 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.19x = 171.38 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.19x = 11,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,814.15/124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.13

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