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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 256.14 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 256.14 and 119.15 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 256.14 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/256.14 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 256.14 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 30,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,518.49/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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