Use the dimensions given in the diagram to give an equation and solve. Round one decimal place. 4. Tom is standing 150 feet away from a hot air balloon. He measures the angle of elevation to the balloon to be 53 degrees. What is the altitude of the hot air balloon from the ground? 150 ft

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Use the dimensions given in the diagram to give an equation and solve.
Round one decimal place.
4. Tom is standing 150 feet away from a hot air balloon. He measures the
angle of elevation to the balloon to be 53 degrees.
What is the altitude of the hot air balloon from the
ground?
150 ft
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