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Finding the Third Proportional to 114.96 and 133.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 114.96 and 133.52 is: 155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.96 : 133.52 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.96/133.52 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.96x = 133.52 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.96x = 17,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828.51/114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.08

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