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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.95, 668.81 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.95, 668.81 and 121.23 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.95 : 668.81 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.95/668.81 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.95x = 668.81 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.95x = 81,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,079.23/445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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