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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.66, 668.39 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.66, 668.39 and 120.95 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.66 : 668.39 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.66/668.39 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.66x = 668.39 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.66x = 80,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,837.82/445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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