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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 180.96 and 77.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 180.96 and 77.35 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 180.96 = 77.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/180.96 = 77.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 180.96 × 77.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 13,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,997.26/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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