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Finding the Third Proportional to 120 and 134.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 120 and 134.50 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 134.50 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/134.50 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 134.50 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 18,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,090.25/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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