You ran a serum chemistry profile, but your sample was too c…

You ran a serum chemistry profile, but your sample was too concentrated to read.  The lab machine couldn’t process the liver values, so a message pops up stating that you need to begin an independent dilution series.  You choose to the option to begin with a “4 fold” dilution. What is the dilution factor of this first vial ? [dilution1] For vial 2, you change change it to a 3 fold dilution.  What is the dilution factor in this second vial? [vial2] If you continue using a 3 fold dilution, which vial will have: 1/108 dilution factor?  Vial [vial] your answer is just a number – there are no units or words to include