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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.38 and 161.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.38 and 161.50 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 161.50 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/161.50 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 161.50 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 26,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082.25/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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