If the distance of the point $P(1, -2, 1)$ from the plane $x + 2y - 2z = \alpha$,where $\alpha > 0$,is $5$ units,then the foot of the perpendicular from $P$ to the plane is:

  • A
    $\left(2, \frac{2}{3}, -\frac{10}{3}\right)$
  • B
    $\left(\frac{8}{3}, \frac{2}{3}, -\frac{1}{3}\right)$
  • C
    $\left(\frac{4}{3}, \frac{2}{3}, -\frac{8}{3}\right)$
  • D
    $\left(\frac{8}{3}, \frac{4}{3}, -\frac{7}{3}\right)$

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