If the distance e from a point directly below the plane in the picture to a radar station is 125 miles and the angle B is 55.2 degrees, what is the equation for how high the plane is flying above the ground? i B fl d e

If the distance e from a point directly below the plane in the picture to a radar station is 125 miles and the angle B is 55.2 degrees, what is the equation for how high the plane is flying above the ground? i B fl d e

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