Construction of Thébault Circles
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Problem
Given $\Delta ABC$ and point $D$ on $BC.$
Construct a circle tangent to $AD,$ $CD,$ and the circumcircle of $\Delta ABC.$
Solution
Solution proceeds in several steps:
Find the incenter $I$ of $\Delta ABC.$
Drop a perpendicular from $I$ to the bisector of $\angle ADC.$ Mark its intersection with $BC$ - $F.$
- p>Erect a perpendicular to $BC$ at $F$. Mark $K$ - its intersection with the bisector of $\angle ADC.$
$K$ is the center of Thébault's circle.
For a proof, recollect Y. Sawayama's Lemma: If $F$ is the point of tangency of the Thébault circle $(K)$ and $BC$ then $IF$ passes through its point of tangency with $AD,$ say $H.$ But $FH$ is perpendicular to the bisector of $\angle ADC$ into which $(K)$ is inscribed.
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