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Find term n of a geometric sequence using the rule

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A model for the number of bacteria in a lab culture, counted at the end of each hour uses the recurrence relation:

\[u_{0}=51\]
\[u_{n+1} = 2 \times u_n\]

The starting value is at index zero. Predictions assume the stated ratio remains constant over the modelled period

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Find the value of \(u_{3}\). Give the exact value