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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 255.49 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 255.49 and 119.60 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 255.49 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/255.49 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 255.49 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 30,557.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,557.21/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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