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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.91 and 150.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.91 and 150.33 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 150.33 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/150.33 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 150.33 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 22,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598.55/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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