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Finding the Third Proportional to 91.69 and 133.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 91.69 and 133.88 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.69 : 133.88 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.69/133.88 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.69x = 133.88 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.69x = 17,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922.52/91.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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