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Finding the Third Proportional to 91.97 and 145.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 91.97 and 145.55 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.97 : 145.55 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.97/145.55 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.97x = 145.55 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.97x = 21,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183.89/91.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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