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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.91, 180.05 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.91, 180.05 and 77.43 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.91 : 180.05 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.91/180.05 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.91x = 180.05 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.91x = 13,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,940.88/119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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