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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.40 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.40 and 119.70 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.40 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.40 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.40 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 30,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,571.38/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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