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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 256.05 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 256.05 and 120.06 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 256.05 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/256.05 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 256.05 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 30,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741.36/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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