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Finding the Third Proportional to 90.94 and 132.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 90.94 and 132.09 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.94 : 132.09 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.94/132.09 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.94x = 132.09 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.94x = 17,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,448.76/90.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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