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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.13 and 187.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.13 and 187.88 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 187.88 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/187.88 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 187.88 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 35,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,297.02/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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