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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.15, 255.42 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.15, 255.42 and 118.77 is: 163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.15 : 255.42 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.15/255.42 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.15x = 255.42 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.15x = 30,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,335.28/185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.84

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