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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 255.74 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 255.74 and 119.94 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 255.74 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/255.74 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 255.74 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 30,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,672.86/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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