The statement is true. ___ Let the radius of the sphere be \(r\) units. According to the question: \[ 4\pi r^2 = \cfrac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \Rightarrow 12r^2 = 4r^3 \Rightarrow r = 3 \] \[ \therefore\ \text{The radius of the sphere is } 3 \text{ units.} \]