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Finding the Third Proportional to 116.88 and 160.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 116.88 and 160.94 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 160.94 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/160.94 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 160.94 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 25,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,900.88/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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