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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.55, 171.88 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.55, 171.88 and 68.54 is: 94.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.55 : 171.88 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.55/171.88 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.55x = 171.88 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.55x = 11,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,780.14/124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.58

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