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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.30, 171.54 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.30, 171.54 and 68.29 is: 94.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.30 : 171.54 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.30/171.54 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.30x = 171.54 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.30x = 11,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,713.87/124.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.24

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