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Finding the Third Proportional to 108.94 and 165.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 108.94 and 165.75 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.94 : 165.75 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.94/165.75 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.94x = 165.75 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.94x = 27,473.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473.06/108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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