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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.50 and 147

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.50 and 147 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.50 : 147 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.50/147 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.50x = 147 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.50x = 21,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,609/110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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