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Finding the Third Proportional to 90.84 and 152.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 90.84 and 152.30 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.84 : 152.30 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.84/152.30 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.84x = 152.30 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.84x = 23,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194.34/90.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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