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Finding the Third Proportional to 90.66 and 136.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 90.66 and 136.03 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.66 : 136.03 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.66/136.03 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.66x = 136.03 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.66x = 18,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504.50/90.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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