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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.46, 180.68 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.46, 180.68 and 77.74 is: 116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.46 : 180.68 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.46/180.68 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.46x = 180.68 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.46x = 14,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046.06/120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.60

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