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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.39, 255.70 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.39, 255.70 and 118.95 is: 164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.39 : 255.70 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.39/255.70 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.39x = 255.70 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.39x = 30,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,414.37/185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.05

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