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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.02 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.02 and 120.09 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.02 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.02 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.02 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 30,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,745.44/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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