
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

[ACTION NAME]

# Your action step 1

# Your action step 2

# Your action step 3

...

Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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The sum of three numbers is $120$. The ratio of the first to the second is $\frac{3}{4}$, and the ratio of the second to the third is $\frac{7}{9}$. Find the second number.
A) 36
B) 38
C) 39.53
D) 40
E) 44

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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