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Finding the Third Proportional to 112.69 and 158.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 112.69 and 158.25 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.69 : 158.25 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.69/158.25 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.69x = 158.25 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.69x = 25,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,043.06/112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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