The angle of elevation from a point on the ground to the top of a tower is 35° 16'. The angle of elevation from a point 130 feet farther back from the tower is 24° 18'. Find the height of the tower. Round to the nearest foot.

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The angle of elevation from a point on the ground to the top of a tower is 35° 16'. The
angle of elevation from a point 130 feet farther back from the tower is 24° 18'. Find
the height of the tower. Round to the nearest foot.

 

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