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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 255.66 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 255.66 and 119.87 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 255.66 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/255.66 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 255.66 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 30,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646.45/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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