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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.26, 171.47 and 68.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.26, 171.47 and 68.99 is: 95.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.26 : 171.47 = 68.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.26/171.47 = 68.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.26x = 171.47 × 68.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.26x = 11,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,828.51/124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.19

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