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Finding the Third Proportional to 131 and 159.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 131 and 159.50 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 159.50 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/159.50 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 159.50 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 25,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,440.25/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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