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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.22 and 152.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.22 and 152.69 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 152.69 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/152.69 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 152.69 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 23,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,313.47/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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