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Finding the Third Proportional to 100.44 and 149.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 100.44 and 149.13 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 149.13 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/149.13 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 149.13 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 22,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238.27/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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