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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 255.22 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 255.22 and 119.62 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 255.22 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/255.22 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 255.22 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 30,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,528.14/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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