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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.67 and 154.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.67 and 154.83 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 154.83 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/154.83 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 154.83 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 23,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,971.75/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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