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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 255.65 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 255.65 and 119.82 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 255.65 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/255.65 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 255.65 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 30,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,631.38/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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