ILL 1988 Problem 79

Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle. Let $L$ be any line in the plane of the triangle $ABC$. Denote by $u$, $v$, $w$ the lengths of the perpendiculars to $L$ from $A$, $B$, $C$ respectively. Prove the inequality $u^2\cdot\tan A + v^2\cdot\tan B + w^2\cdot\tan C\geq 2\cdot S$, where $S$ is the area of the triangle $ABC$. Determine the lines $L$ for which equality holds.