MacBook Pro 13 "overheating

MacBook seems to be overheating.  The hot spot is in the rear right corner.  The fan seems to be running and reacts to changes in rpm.  I downloaded the fan control smc reported the temperature either 172 * F.  I fell speed of 3200 RPM fan and the temperature dropped to 162 *.  Then I ran at 4000 RPM fan speed and the temperature dropped to 142 *.  It all started a couple of days without heavy use.  I have used only to check e-mail or browse the internet and similar, no game.  Any thoughts?

Wes

Use the activity monitor and see what is using the cpu

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