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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.21, 171.40 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.21, 171.40 and 68.94 is: 95.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.21 : 171.40 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.21/171.40 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.21x = 171.40 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.21x = 11,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,815.97/124.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.13

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