Answer:
134.4 centimeters
Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
Hypotenuse ( h ) = 158 cm
Perpendicular ( p ) = 83
Base ( b ) = ?
Now, Using Pythagoras theorem:
[tex] {h}^{2} = {p}^{2} + {b}^{2} [/tex]
[tex] {b}^{2} = {h}^{2} - {p}^{2} [/tex]
Plug the values
[tex] {b}^{2} = {158}^{2} - {83}^{2} [/tex]
Evaluate the power
[tex] {b}^{2} = 24964 - 6889[/tex]
Calculate the difference
[tex] {b}^{2} = 18075[/tex]
[tex]b = \sqrt{18075} [/tex]
Calculate
[tex]b = 134.4 \: cm[/tex]
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