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The lengths of a side of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. If the perimeter of the triangle is 180 cm, what is the length of the longest side

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 39CR: The length of the three sides of a triangle are 13cm, 14 cm, and 15cm. Find the length of the...

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