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Finding the Third Proportional to 96.94 and 135.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 96.94 and 135.94 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 135.94 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/135.94 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 135.94 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 18,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,479.00/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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