Deriving force formula F=(L-x)/L*mg

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There is another formula of force which is mentioned in our textbook which is
F=(L-x)/L*mg
Can anyone please explain me how can one derive this formula and also its terminologies?
 

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What does this force represent, as in what is the situation given?
 

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