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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.57, 256.09 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.57, 256.09 and 120.12 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.57 : 256.09 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.57/256.09 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.57x = 256.09 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.57x = 30,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,761.53/185.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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