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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 668.07 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 668.07 and 120.72 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 668.07 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/668.07 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 668.07 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 80,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,649.41/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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