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Finding the Third Proportional to 94.92 and 148.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 94.92 and 148.55 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 148.55 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/148.55 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 148.55 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 22,067.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,067.91/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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