Triangle Inequality Proof Using Euclidean Geometry

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proof the following using only euclidean geometry:
Let S be any point inside a triangle ABC and let SP; SQ; SR be
perpendicular to the sides BC;CA;AB respectively, then
SA + SB + SC >= 2 (SP + SQ + SR)
Hint: Set P1; P2 be the feet of the perpendiculars from R and Q upon
BC. Prove fir st that (i) QR >= P1P2 and (ii) PRP1 and SBR are
similar triangles.
 
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This is a standard inequality , named after Erdo:s.