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Finding the Third Proportional to 105.05 and 152.93

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Solution

The third proportional to 105.05 and 152.93 is: 222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.05 : 152.93 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.05/152.93 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.05x = 152.93 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.05x = 23,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,387.49/105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.64

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