SOLUTION: The First and Fourth terms of a geometric sequence are 5 and 135. Use the geometric sequence formula to find the value of r. (R=Rate or Ratio) Any Help will be appreciated.

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Question 377686: The First and Fourth terms of a geometric sequence are 5 and 135. Use the geometric sequence formula to find the value of r. (R=Rate or Ratio) Any Help will be appreciated.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
The First and Fourth terms of a geometric sequence are 5 and 135
Note: for a geometric series:


135 = 5*r^3
27 = r^3
3 = r
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