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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 668.94 and 121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 668.94 and 121.39 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 668.94 = 121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/668.94 = 121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 668.94 × 121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 81,202.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,202.63/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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