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Finding the Third Proportional to 102.94 and 133.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 102.94 and 133.03 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.94 : 133.03 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.94/133.03 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.94x = 133.03 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.94x = 17,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697.31/102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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