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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.13 and 130

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.13 and 130 is: 153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 130 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/130 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 130 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 16,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,900/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.46

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