A tall pole is constructed in a flat parking lot; the pole stands straight up and forms a right angle with the ground. The pole casts a shadow, as shown below. Find the height of the pole, to the nearest foot. You may use a calculator.
pole height
tan(72) = ––––––––––––
45
3.077684 = ––––––––––––
pole height = 45 • 3.077684
pole height = 138.496 to the nearest foot is 138
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