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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.25, 255.51 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.25, 255.51 and 118.89 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.25 : 255.51 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.25/255.51 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.25x = 255.51 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.25x = 30,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,377.58/185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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