The sum of first four terms of a G.P. is 160 and the common ratio is 3 , then the $4^{\text {th }}$ term is

The sum of first four terms of a G.P. is 160 and the common ratio is 3 , then the $4^{\text {th }}$ term is
  1. 118
  2. 100
  3. 108
  4. 102

Solution

$a, a r, a r^{2}, a r^{3}$ $2=3$ $\frac{a\left(\varepsilon^{4}-1\right)}{(\varepsilon-1)}=160$ Solving these we get $a=4$ $a \varepsilon^{3}=t_{4}=108$

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