Two boats are anchored in the same direction from a $100 \, m$ high lighthouse. The angles of depression of the boats from the top of the lighthouse are $30^{\circ}$ and $45^{\circ}$. Find the distance between these two boats (in $m$).

  • A
    $73.2$
  • B
    $61.5$
  • C
    $55.4$
  • D
    $49.1$

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