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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 256.03 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 256.03 and 120.05 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 256.03 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/256.03 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 256.03 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 30,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,735.78/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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