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Finding the Third Proportional to 108 and 158.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 108 and 158.63 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 158.63 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/158.63 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 158.63 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 25,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,161.89/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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