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Finding the Third Proportional to 114 and 138.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 114 and 138.13 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 138.13 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/138.13 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 138.13 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 19,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,078.52/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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