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Finding the Third Proportional to 111.13 and 166.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 111.13 and 166.25 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.13 : 166.25 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.13/166.25 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.13x = 166.25 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.13x = 27,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639.06/111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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