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The smaller triangle has a ratio of 11 : 10.

The smaller triangle and the larger triangle should have the same ratio.

The total of the left side of the larger triangle is 132cm

The ratio of the larger triangle is:

132 : (5x + 10) + 10

132 = 5x + 20

If you multiply the 11 : 10 ratio by 12, you get:

132 : 120

Since you know the other side should equal 120, to find x you do:

5x + 20 = 120

5x = 100

x = 20

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