$a+OA\lt b+OB\lt c+OC$ when $a\lt b\lt c$ in a triangle

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In the triangle $\triangle ABC$ of sides $a,b,c$ let $O$ be the incenter. If $a\lt b\lt c$ then (it is easy to prove that) $OC\lt OB\lt OA$. Prove that $$\max \{a+OA, b+OB, c+OC\}=c+OC$$

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