Finding the Third Proportional to 125.50 and 141
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Solution
The third proportional to 125.50 and 141 is: 158.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125.50 : 141 = 141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125.50/141 = 141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125.50x = 141 × 141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125.50x = 19,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,881/125.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158.41
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