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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 180.49 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 180.49 and 77.13 is: 115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 180.49 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/180.49 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 180.49 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 13,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921.97/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.23

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