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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 171.42 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 171.42 and 68.96 is: 95.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 171.42 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/171.42 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 171.42 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 11,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,820.27/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.16

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