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Finding the Third Proportional to 106.95 and 135.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 106.95 and 135.11 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.95 : 135.11 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.95/135.11 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.95x = 135.11 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.95x = 18,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253.49/106.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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