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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.83 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.83 and 121.31 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.83 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.83 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.83 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 81,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,135.77/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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