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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.56 and 154.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.56 and 154.19 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 154.19 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/154.19 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 154.19 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 23,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,773.79/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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