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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 668.12 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 668.12 and 120.87 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 668.12 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/668.12 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 668.12 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 80,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,755.06/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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