A satellite is circling 145 miles above the earth, as shown in the figure. When the satellite is directly above point B, angle A is found to be 74.8º. Use this information to find the radius of the earth. Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits when determining your answers.
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Earth's radius = __________ mi

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