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Finding the Third Proportional to 103.83 and 120.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 103.83 and 120.19 is: 139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.83 : 120.19 = 120.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.83/120.19 = 120.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.83x = 120.19 × 120.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.83x = 14,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,445.04/103.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.12

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