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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.63 and 152.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.63 and 152.25 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 152.25 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/152.25 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 152.25 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 23,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,180.06/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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