Find the missing number in the series; 9, 20, 44, ?, 196

Answer 1

94 Because
9*2+2=20
20*2+4=44
44*2+6=94 and
94*2+8=196

Answer 2

9*2+2=20
20*2+4=44
44*2+6=94
94*2+8=196
Ans: 94