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Find the equations of the perpendicular from the point `(1, 6, 3)` to the line `x/1=(y-1)/2=(z-2)/3.` Find also the coordinates of the foot of perpendicular.

A

(1,3,5)

B

(-1,-1,-1)

C

`(2,5,8)`

D

`(-2,-3,-4)`

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