What is the Height at which the Resultant of Three Forces Acts?

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Homework Statement


Determine the height h above the base B at which the resultant of the three forces acts.
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Homework Equations


M=Fd

The Attempt at a Solution


not sure how to get the height here. thanks
im assuming the distance they are asking is less than 72 in. but I am not sure how to find that.
I guess i would need to put my forces in a formula where d is not the variable.[/B]
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