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Finding the Third Proportional to 98.44 and 133.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 98.44 and 133.09 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.44 : 133.09 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.44/133.09 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.44x = 133.09 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.44x = 17,713.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,713.95/98.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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