152, 124, 96, 69, 40 Find the odd man out?

The given number series is 152, 124, 96, 69, 40

152

152 - 28 = 124

124 - 28 = 96

96 - 28 = 68 (not 69)

68 - 28 = 40

Hence, the odd man in the given number series is 69.