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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.89, 668.85 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.89, 668.85 and 121.32 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.89 : 668.85 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.89/668.85 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.89x = 668.85 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.89x = 81,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,144.88/445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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