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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.21, 255.68 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.21, 255.68 and 119.76 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.21 : 255.68 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.21/255.68 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.21x = 255.68 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.21x = 30,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,619.13/185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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