SOLUTION: 17:136::x:55 what is x?

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Question 1145359: 17:136::x:55
what is x?

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
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17:136::x:55
what is x?
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Multiply means and extremes.
17*55 = 136*x

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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