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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.02, 255.45 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.02, 255.45 and 119.62 is: 165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.02 : 255.45 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.02/255.45 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.02x = 255.45 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.02x = 30,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,556.93/185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.15

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