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Finding the Third Proportional to 115.50 and 140.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 115.50 and 140.75 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.50 : 140.75 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.50/140.75 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.50x = 140.75 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.50x = 19,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,810.56/115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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