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Finding the Third Proportional to 85.88 and 113.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 85.88 and 113.75 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.88 : 113.75 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.88/113.75 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.88x = 113.75 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.88x = 12,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939.06/85.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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