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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 255.38 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 255.38 and 119.57 is: 164.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 255.38 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/255.38 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 255.38 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 30,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,535.79/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.99

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