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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 255.58 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 255.58 and 119.69 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 255.58 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/255.58 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 255.58 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 30,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,590.37/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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