document.write( "Question 1206337: A light post casts a shadow that is 15 ft. long. Sarah is 5 ft. tall and is standing 4 ft. from
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Algebra.Com's Answer #843702 by math_tutor2020(3817)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( " ![]() \n" ); document.write( "h = height of the lamp post \n" ); document.write( "h/19 = 5/15 due to similar triangles \n" ); document.write( "15h = 19*5 cross multiply \n" ); document.write( "h = 19*5/15 \n" ); document.write( "h = 6.3333 feet approximately \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |