To find the next number in the last row after 96, I will analyze patterns in the previous rows and columns to identify any logical sequence.

1. Row-Wise Patterns: Each row appears to contain different numbers without an immediate arithmetic progression.
2. Column-Wise: There might be patterns based on how numbers change from one row to the next, but no clear progression is visible in columns either.
3. Highlighted (Red) Numbers: Red numbers might have significance, though their pattern also seems inconsistent across rows.

The number after 96 in the last row isn't immediately predictable based on standard arithmetic sequences, so it seems the table's numbers follow an unconventional or random distribution.

Given this complexity, and without a clear numerical sequence in adjacent rows or columns, the next number could potentially be chosen at random or according to a non-obvious rule.

Would you like to investigate specific rows or explore other possible patterns in the grid? Or do you have further context about the rules governing the number placement in this grid?

Expansion Questions:

1. Do you observe any specific pattern or rule in red numbers?
2. Could there be a sequence involving the sum or product of adjacent numbers?
3. Are the numbers part of a larger mathematical puzzle like a magic square?
4. Are any arithmetic operations applied to get the next number (e.g., addition, subtraction)?
5. Does symmetry or positional relation play a role in determining the next number?

Tip: When analyzing grids or sequences, always check for hidden arithmetic rules or possible patterns in rows, columns, diagonals, or color markings.