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Finding the Third Proportional to 141.19 and 154.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 141.19 and 154.13 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.19 : 154.13 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.19/154.13 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.19x = 154.13 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.19x = 23,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,754.52/141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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