Example 4: Find the value of x. In 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed to the public due to safety concerns. The tower reopened in 2001 after a 10-year project to reduce its tilt from vertical. Engineer's efforts were successful and resulted in a tilt of 5 degrees, reduced from 5.5 degrees. Suppose someone drops an object from the tower at a height of 150 feet. How far from the base of the tower will the object land? Round to the nearest foot.
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