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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 180 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 180 and 77.40 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 180 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/180 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 180 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 13,932.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,932.00/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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