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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 171.41 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 171.41 and 68.94 is: 95.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 171.41 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/171.41 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 171.41 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 11,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,817.01/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.13

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