Finding the Third Proportional to 151.69 and 168
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Solution
The third proportional to 151.69 and 168 is: 186.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151.69 : 168 = 168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151.69/168 = 168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151.69x = 168 × 168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151.69x = 28,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,224/151.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186.07
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