Find the solutions for a triangle with a = 11.4, b = 13.7, and c = 12.2
Solution:
Given, the side lengths of a triangle are a = 11.4, b = 13.7 and c = 12.2
We have to find the solutions of the given triangle.
Since the three sides are known, the angles of the triangle can be found out using the law of cosine.
By using Law of Cosine,
Cos A = (b² + c² - a²) / 2bc
Cos A = [(13.7)² + (12.2)² - (11.4)²] / 2(13.7)(12.2)
= (187.69 + 148.84 - 129.96) / 334.28
= 206.57/334.28
= 0.6180
Now, A = cos⁻¹(0.6180)
Therefore, ∠A = 51.83°
Cos B = a² + c² - b²/2ac
Cos B = (11.4)² + (12.2)² - (13.7)² / 2(11.4)(12.2)
= (129.96 + 148.84 - 187.69) / 278.16
= 91.11/278.16
= 0.3275
Now, B = cos⁻¹(0.3275)
Therefore, ∠B = 70.88°
Cos C = a² + b² - c²/2ab
Cos C = (11.4)² + (13.7)² - (12.2)² / 2(11.4)(13.7)
= (129.96 + 187.69 - 148.84) / 312.36
= 168.81/312.36
= 0.5404
Now, C = cos⁻¹(0.5404)
Therefore, ∠C = 57.29°
Find the solutions for a triangle with a = 11.4, b = 13.7, and c = 12.2
Summary:
The solutions for a triangle with a =11.4, b =13.7, and c =12.2 are ∠A = 51.83°, ∠B = 70.88° and ∠C = 57.29°.
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