document.write( "Question 1096286: The Washington Monument in Washington D.C., casts a shadow that is 142 ft, 5 in long. At the same time, a person who is 156 cm tall casts a shadow that is 40 cm long. What is the height of the Washington Monument to the nearest foot? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #710786 by josgarithmetic(39617)\"\" \"About 
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Similar Triangles application and some cm to foot conversion. Do you need more detailed help? \n" ); document.write( "
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