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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 255.29 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 255.29 and 119.49 is: 164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 255.29 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/255.29 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 255.29 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 30,503.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,503.05/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.80

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