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Finding the Third Proportional to 113.91 and 136.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 113.91 and 136.69 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.91 : 136.69 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.91/136.69 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.91x = 136.69 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.91x = 18,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,683.47/113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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