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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 255.83 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 255.83 and 120.02 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 255.83 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/255.83 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 255.83 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 30,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,702.84/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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