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Finding the Third Proportional to 121.88 and 165.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 121.88 and 165.69 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 165.69 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/165.69 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 165.69 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 27,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452.35/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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