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Finding the Third Proportional to 117.56 and 153.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 117.56 and 153.84 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.56 : 153.84 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.56/153.84 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.56x = 153.84 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.56x = 23,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,667.90/117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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