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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 255.90 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 255.90 and 120.01 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 255.90 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/255.90 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 255.90 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 30,710.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,710.56/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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