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Finding the Third Proportional to 138 and 155

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Solution

The third proportional to 138 and 155 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 155 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/155 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 155 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 24,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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