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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.88 and 154.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.88 and 154.88 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 154.88 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/154.88 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 154.88 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 23,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986.27/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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