1. **State the problem:**
We have a right triangle \(\triangle GHI\) with \(\angle I = 90^\circ\), \(\angle G = 59^\circ\), and the leg adjacent to \(\angle G\) (side \(h\)) is 67 m. We need to find the length of side \(g\), which is opposite \(\angle G\).
2. **Recall the trigonometric relationship:**
In a right triangle, the tangent of an angle is the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side:
$$\tan(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}$$
Here, \(\theta = 59^\circ\), opposite side is \(g\), and adjacent side is \(h = 67\) m.
3. **Set up the equation:**
$$\tan(59^\circ) = \frac{g}{67}$$
4. **Solve for \(g\):**
$$g = 67 \times \tan(59^\circ)$$
5. **Calculate \(\tan(59^\circ)\):**
Using a calculator, \(\tan(59^\circ) \approx 1.6643\).
6. **Find \(g\):**
$$g = 67 \times 1.6643 = 111.48$$
7. **Round to the nearest metre:**
$$g \approx 111\text{ m}$$
**Answer:** The length of side \(g\) is approximately 111 m.
Note: The options given (79 m, 131 m, 218 m) do not include 111 m, so the closest is 131 m if forced to choose from the options, but mathematically the answer is 111 m.
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