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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.91, 255.12 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.91, 255.12 and 119.43 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.91 : 255.12 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.91/255.12 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.91x = 255.12 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.91x = 30,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468.98/184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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