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Finding the Third Proportional to 106.13 and 166.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 106.13 and 166.25 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 166.25 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/166.25 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 166.25 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 27,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639.06/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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