On average, the surface area A of human beings is related to weight W and height H. Measurements on a number of individuals of height 180 cm and different weights (kg) give values of A (m²) in the following table:

Show that a power law A = a W^b fits these data reasonably well. Evaluate the constants a and b, and predict what the surface area is for a 95-kg person.

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W(kg) 70 75 77 80 82 84 87 90 A (m²) 2.10 2.12 2.15 2.20 2.22 2.23 2.26 2.30