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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.30, 255.62 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.30, 255.62 and 119.68 is: 165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.30 : 255.62 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.30/255.62 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.30x = 255.62 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.30x = 30,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,592.60/185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.10

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