Let $a, b, c, d$ and $p$ be any non-zero distinct real numbers such that $(a^{2}+b^{2}+c^{2}) p^{2} - 2(ab+bc+cd) p + (b^{2}+c^{2}+d^{2}) = 0$. Then:

  • A
    $a, c, p$ are in $G.P.$
  • B
    $a, c, p$ are in $A.P.$
  • C
    $a, b, c, d$ are in $G.P.$
  • D
    $a, b, c, d$ are in $A.P.$

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