A fire hydrant that is 1.5 feet high casts a shadow that is 2.5 feet long. At the same time of day, a lamppost casts a shadow 15 feet long. What is the height of the lamppost?

A fire hydrant that is 1.5 feet high casts a shadow that is 2.5 feet long. At the same time of day, a lamppost casts a shadow 15 feet long. What is the height of the lamppost?

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