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Finding the Third Proportional to 100.94 and 151.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 100.94 and 151.72 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 151.72 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/151.72 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 151.72 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 23,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,018.58/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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