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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.25 and 143

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.25 and 143 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 143 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/143 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 143 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 20,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,449/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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