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Finding the Third Proportional to 105.88 and 153.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 105.88 and 153.94 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.88 : 153.94 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.88/153.94 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.88x = 153.94 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.88x = 23,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,696.75/105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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