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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 255.13 and 119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 255.13 and 119.51 is: 164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 255.13 = 119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/255.13 = 119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 255.13 × 119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 30,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490.59/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.85

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