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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 180.72 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 180.72 and 77.22 is: 115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 180.72 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/180.72 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 180.72 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 13,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,955.20/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.75

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