Solve the problem.Two tracking stations are on the equator 129 miles apart. A weather balloon is located on a bearing of  from the western station and on a bearing of N23°W from the eastern station. How far is the balloon from the western station? Round to the nearest mile.

A. 114 miles
B. 143 miles
C. 105 miles
D. 134 miles


Answer: D

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