159.72% is the change from 72 to 187
Calculation steps:
[( 187 - 72 ) ÷ 72] x 100 = 159.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(187 - 72) / 72] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
187 - 72 = 115
115 ÷ 72 = 1.5972222222222223
1.5972222222222223 x 100 = 159.72%