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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.88 and 159.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.88 and 159.25 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 159.25 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/159.25 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 159.25 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 25,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,360.56/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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