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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 668.45 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 668.45 and 121.02 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 668.45 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/668.45 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 668.45 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 80,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,892.48/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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