The trough whose ends are isosceles trapezoid with vertical axis is 20 m. long. The lower base of the trapezoid is 2 m. and the upper base is 6 m. and 4 m. deep. The trough contains 100, 000 liters of liquid having a specific gravity "S". How deep is the water in the trough?

The trough whose ends are isosceles trapezoid with vertical axis is 20 m. long. The lower base of the trapezoid is 2 m. and the upper base is 6 m. and 4 m. deep. The trough contains 100, 000 liters of liquid having a specific gravity "S". How deep is the water in the trough?

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