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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 255.58 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 255.58 and 119.80 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 255.58 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/255.58 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 255.58 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 30,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618.48/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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