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Finding the Third Proportional to 102.89 and 111.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 102.89 and 111.14 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.89 : 111.14 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.89/111.14 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.89x = 111.14 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.89x = 12,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,352.24/102.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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