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Finding the Third Proportional to 90.91 and 168.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 90.91 and 168.54 is: 312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.91 : 168.54 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.91/168.54 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.91x = 168.54 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.91x = 28,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,405.42/90.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.44

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