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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 180.61 and 77.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 180.61 and 77.19 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 180.61 = 77.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/180.61 = 77.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 180.61 × 77.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 13,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,941.29/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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