Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 23 : 72 :: 38 : 117 :: 46 : ?

138 156 141 122

141

Pattern followed is , 23 : 72 23 × 3 = 69 69 + 3 = 72 So, 23: 72 38 : 117 38 × 3 = 114 114 + 3 = 117  38 : 117 SImilarly , 46 : ? 46 × 3 = 138 138 + 3 = 141 141 , is correct answer .