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Finding the Third Proportional to 144 and 148.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 144 and 148.50 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 148.50 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/148.50 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 148.50 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 22,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052.25/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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