Electronics help recitifier with a zener diode

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Homework Statement


Design a rectifier with a zener diode that satisfies the following:
Primary voltage = 120V @ 60Hz
VDC = 12V
IR2 = 100 mA (R2 being the load)
Vr(R2) <= .3V

Homework Equations


C=IDC/(2fVr)
IDC=IR3 + IR1


The Attempt at a Solution


I tried calculating the capacitor, but how am I supposed to get IDC if I don't have any other current?
 

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