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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.14 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.14 and 119.48 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.14 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.14 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.14 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 30,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,484.13/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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