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Finding the Third Proportional to 130.99 and 176.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 130.99 and 176.55 is: 237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.99 : 176.55 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.99/176.55 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.99x = 176.55 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.99x = 31,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171.56/130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.97

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