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Finding the Third Proportional to 105.38 and 152.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 105.38 and 152.25 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 152.25 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/152.25 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 152.25 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 23,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,180.06/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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