Find the term that comes next: 7, 10, 16, 28, 52, ?

Explanation

1. 01

   Differences: 3, 6, 12, 24. They double each time.

2. 02

   Next difference $= 48$, so the next term is $52 + 48 = 100$.

3. 03

   Check with the rule $\times 2 - 4$: $52 \times 2 - 4 = 100$.