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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.25, 255.65 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.25, 255.65 and 119.76 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.25 : 255.65 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.25/255.65 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.25x = 255.65 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.25x = 30,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,616.05/185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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