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Finding the Third Proportional to 134.13 and 168

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Solution

The third proportional to 134.13 and 168 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.13 : 168 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.13/168 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.13x = 168 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.13x = 28,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224/134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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