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Finding the Third Proportional to 155.75 and 171.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 155.75 and 171.13 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 171.13 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/171.13 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 171.13 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 29,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,283.77/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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