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Finding the Third Proportional to 109.13 and 165.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 109.13 and 165.94 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.13 : 165.94 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.13/165.94 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.13x = 165.94 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.13x = 27,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535.25/109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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