Let the second number be 3x, so that the first number is 6x and the third number is 2x.
Options:
(A) 22
(B) 77
(C) 98
(D) 27
(E) 36 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:
6x + 3x + 2x = 132 x = 12. Second number = 3x = 312 = 36.
The final answer: (E).