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Finding the Third Proportional to 96 and 148.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 96 and 148.50 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 148.50 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/148.50 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 148.50 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 22,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052.25/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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