16.) A cellular phone tower stands in a field. It is anchored to the ground by guy wires. The wires are 120 feet long each, and are anchored 50 feet away from the base of the tower. Find the height of the tower, round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

16.) A cellular phone tower stands in a field. It is anchored to the ground by guy wires. The wires are 120 feet long each, and are anchored 50 feet away from the base of the tower. Find the height of the tower, round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter4: Quadrilaterals

Section4.4: The Trapezoid

Problem 24E: The state of Nevada approximates the shape of a trapezoid with these dimensions for boundaries: 340...

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