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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.13 and 152.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.13 and 152.19 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 152.19 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/152.19 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 152.19 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 23,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161.04/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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