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Finding the Third Proportional to 103.78 and 135.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 103.78 and 135.38 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.78 : 135.38 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.78/135.38 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.78x = 135.38 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.78x = 18,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,326.39/103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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