Three forces with magnitudes of 70 pounds, 115 pounds, and 120 pounds act on an object at angles of 30°, 45°, and 120°, respectively, with the x-axis. Find the direction and magnitude of the resultant of these forces. (Round your answers to one decimal place.)   magnitude _________ lb   direction _________

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Three forces with magnitudes of 70 pounds, 115 pounds, and 120 pounds act on an object at angles of 30°, 45°, and 120°, respectively, with the x-axis. Find the direction and magnitude of the resultant of these forces. (Round your answers to one decimal place.)
 
magnitude _________ lb
 
direction _________ °
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