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Finding the Third Proportional to 105 and 115.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 105 and 115.50 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 115.50 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/115.50 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 115.50 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 13,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340.25/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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