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Finding the Third Proportional to 105.97 and 158.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 105.97 and 158.94 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.97 : 158.94 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.97/158.94 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.97x = 158.94 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.97x = 25,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261.13/105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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