on the edge of the roof of an apartment complex stands an antenna. At a point on the ground 125 feet from the base of the apartment complex, the angle of elevation to the roof of the building is 39. From the same point on the ground, the angle of elevation to the top of the antenna is 42. Find the height of antena
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