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Finding the Third Proportional to 108.94 and 152.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 108.94 and 152.72 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 152.72 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/152.72 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 152.72 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 23,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,323.02/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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