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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.25 and 140.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.25 and 140.94 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 140.94 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/140.94 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 140.94 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 19,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,863.38/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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