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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 255.50 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 255.50 and 119.66 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 255.50 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/255.50 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 255.50 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 30,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,573.13/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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