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Finding the Third Proportional to 100.25 and 152

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Solution

The third proportional to 100.25 and 152 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.25 : 152 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.25/152 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.25x = 152 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.25x = 23,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104/100.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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