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As observed from the top of a lighthouse 100 m high abov e sea level, the an g les o f d ep ression o f a ship, sailing directly tow ards it, changes from `30^(@)` to `60^(@)`. Find the distance travelled by the ship during the period of observation.

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115.33 m
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