It is desired to sight from Apayao Hill(elev = 4135.63 m) to Ifugao Hill(elev = 4153.92 m) 6.94 km away.Benguet Hill(elev = 4145.68 m),3.92 km away,obstructs the line of sight. a)If towers of identical heights are to be constructed at Apayao Hill and Ifugao Hill so that the line of sight will clear the ground at Benguet Hill by 2.50m,the towers should be each be _________ meters high.

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It is desired to sight from Apayao Hill(elev = 4135.63 m) to Ifugao Hill(elev = 4153.92 m)
6.94 km away.Benguet Hill(elev = 4145.68 m),3.92 km away,obstructs the line of sight.

a)If towers of identical heights are to be constructed at Apayao Hill and Ifugao Hill so that
the line of sight will clear the ground at Benguet Hill by 2.50m,the towers should be
each be _________ meters high.

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