If the 2nd, 3rd  and 4th term in a GP are 12, 36 and 108   What is the 1st term and the common ratio

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory
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Problem 14RE: Is the sequence 4,16,28,40,... geometric? If so find the common ratio. If not, explain why.
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