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Finding the Third Proportional to 88.88 and 130.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 88.88 and 130.13 is: 190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.88 : 130.13 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.88/130.13 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.88x = 130.13 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.88x = 16,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,932.52/88.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.52

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