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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.81 and 129.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.81 and 129.56 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 129.56 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/129.56 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 129.56 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 16,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,786.44/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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