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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.94 and 152.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.94 and 152.94 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 152.94 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/152.94 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 152.94 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 23,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389.88/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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