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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.06 and 153.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.06 and 153.94 is: 215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 153.94 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/153.94 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 153.94 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 23,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,696.75/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.30

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