138.89% is the change from 72 to 172
Calculation steps:
[( 172 - 72 ) ÷ 72] x 100 = 138.89%
Formula
Percentage change = [(172 - 72) / 72] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
172 - 72 = 100
100 ÷ 72 = 1.3888888888888888
1.3888888888888888 x 100 = 138.89%