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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 180.68 and 77.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 180.68 and 77.23 is: 115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 180.68 = 77.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/180.68 = 77.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 180.68 × 77.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 13,953.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,953.01/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.60

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