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Finding the Third Proportional to 95.03 and 135.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 95.03 and 135.90 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.03 : 135.90 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.03/135.90 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.03x = 135.90 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.03x = 18,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467.85/95.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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