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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 668.88 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 668.88 and 121.34 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 668.88 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/668.88 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 668.88 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 81,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,161.90/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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