Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series

72, 85, 102, 121, 144, ?, 198
(a) 165
(b) 174
(c) 169
(d) 171
Sol:
So, the required value is 144+25 = 169

72, 85, 102, 121, 144, ?, 198
(a) 165
(b) 174
(c) 169
(d) 171
Sol:
So, the required value is 144+25 = 169