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Finding the Third Proportional to 136 and 164.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 136 and 164.25 is: 198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 164.25 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/164.25 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 164.25 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 26,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,978.06/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.37

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