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Finding the Third Proportional to 105.18 and 150.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 105.18 and 150.56 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.18 : 150.56 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.18/150.56 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.18x = 150.56 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.18x = 22,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667.30/105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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