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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.64, 256.24 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.64, 256.24 and 120.20 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.64 : 256.24 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.64/256.24 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.64x = 256.24 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.64x = 30,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,800.05/185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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