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Answer:

98 in.^2

Explanation:

The lateral area is the sum of the areas of the 3 rectangular sides.

The triangular sides are the bases.

lateral area = 7.2 in. * 5 in. + 3 in. * 5 in. + 9.4 in. * 5 in.

lateral area = 36 in.^2 + 15 in.^2 + 47 in.^2

lateral area = 98 in.^2