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Finding the Third Proportional to 108 and 164

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Solution

The third proportional to 108 and 164 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 164 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/164 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 164 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 26,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,896/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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