Problem #106


A pole of a certain height breaks, but does not come apart. The top portion of the pole leans over and touches the ground at a distance of 30 feet from the base of the pole as shown in the figure at the left. The pole is repaired, but subsequently breaks at a point 15 feet lower than the previous break. This time the top of the pole ends up 60 feet from the base. What is the original height of the pole?



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