Nicholas = 1 unit, father = 3 units. Together 4 units = 108 kg.

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• 4 units → 108 kg
• 1 unit → 108 ÷ 4 = 27 kg

Nicholas is 27 kg.
Check: father 81 + Nicholas 27 = 108 kg, and 81 = 3 × 27. ✓