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Finding the Third Proportional to 114.19 and 152.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 114.19 and 152.44 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.19 : 152.44 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.19/152.44 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.19x = 152.44 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.19x = 23,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,237.19/114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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