Find the missing number from the given alternatives.

The correct answer is Option (2) → 99

The Pattern: Each subsequent number is generated by multiplying the previous number by 2 and then subtracting 3.

• Step 1: $9 \times 2 - 3 = 15$
• Step 2: $15 \times 2 - 3 = 27$
• Step 3: $27 \times 2 - 3 = 51$
• Step 4 (The Question Mark): $51 \times 2 - 3 = \mathbf{99}$

Verification: To check if the logic holds for the final number:

• $99 \times 2 - 3 = 195$ (Matches the final point of the star).

Final Answer: The missing number is 99.