Points A and B are separated by an obstacle. In order to find the distance between them, a third point C is selected which is 120 yards from A and 150 yards from B. The angle ACB is measured to be 80°10'. Find the distance from A to B.

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Points A and B are separated by an obstacle. In order to find the distance
between them, a third point C is selected which is 120 yards from A and 150
yards from B. The angle ACB is measured to be 80°10'. Find the distance from A
to B.
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