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Finding the Third Proportional to 91.13 and 130.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 91.13 and 130.13 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.13 : 130.13 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.13/130.13 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.13x = 130.13 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.13x = 16,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,932.52/91.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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