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Finding the Third Proportional to 158.50 and 191.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 158.50 and 191.75 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.50 : 191.75 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.50/191.75 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.50x = 191.75 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.50x = 36,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,768.06/158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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