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Finding the Third Proportional to 100.41 and 134.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 100.41 and 134.44 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 134.44 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/134.44 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 134.44 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 18,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,073.44/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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