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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 255.53 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 255.53 and 119.53 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 255.53 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/255.53 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 255.53 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 30,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,542.35/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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