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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 256.55 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 256.55 and 120.54 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 256.55 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/256.55 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 256.55 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 30,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924.54/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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