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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.47, 180.45 and 77.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.47, 180.45 and 77.00 is: 115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.47 : 180.45 = 77.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.47/180.45 = 77.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.47x = 180.45 × 77.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.47x = 13,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,893.75/120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.33

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