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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 255.97 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 255.97 and 119.13 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 255.97 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/255.97 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 255.97 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 30,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493.71/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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