Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

What number is the next logical number in the following sequence of numbers 100 96 104 88 120 56?

  1. 174

  2. 128

  3. 184

  4. 194
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Explanation

The sequence follows an alternating pattern of adding and subtracting powers of 2: 100-4=96, 96+8=104, 104-16=88, 88+32=120, 120-64=56. The next step is to add 128: 56+128=184. Other options do not follow this geometric progression of differences.

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