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Finding the Third Proportional to 117.56 and 153.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 117.56 and 153.75 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.56 : 153.75 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.56/153.75 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.56x = 153.75 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.56x = 23,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,639.06/117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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