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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.06 and 158.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.06 and 158.44 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 158.44 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/158.44 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 158.44 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 25,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102.44/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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