Explanation:

- The sequence given is: 9, 28, 8512, 37, ?, 16, 49, 148.

- We need to identify the missing number represented by "?".

- Patterns can sometimes be deduced by looking for relationships between adjacent numbers.

Let's examine the options:

1. Option 1 - 140: Doesn't appear to align with other numbers.

2. Option 2 - 96: A closer match but doesn't seem to fit.

3. Option 3 - 112: Fits well within the sequence.

4. Option 4 - 134: This number seems out of place.

- The number in the sequence after 37 should maintain some pattern.

- Option 3 - 112 fits the established pattern.