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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 180.95 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 180.95 and 77.25 is: 115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 180.95 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/180.95 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 180.95 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 13,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978.39/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.93

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