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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.50, 255.64 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.50, 255.64 and 119.90 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.50 : 255.64 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.50/255.64 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.50x = 255.64 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.50x = 30,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651.24/185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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