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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 255.53 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 255.53 and 119.81 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 255.53 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/255.53 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 255.53 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 30,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,613.17/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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