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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 255.31 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 255.31 and 119.55 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 255.31 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/255.31 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 255.31 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 30,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,522.31/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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