 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

Indifference means equality of the representing utility values. Since $U_0(\lambda)>U_0(\mu)>U_0(\nu)$, set
$$
\boxed{p=\frac{U_0(\mu)-U_0(\nu)}{U_0(\lambda)-U_0(\nu)}\in(0,1).}
$$
Applying the <affine function> identity gives $U_0(p\lambda+(1-p)\nu)=U_0(\mu)$, so $\mu\sim p\lambda+(1-p)\nu$. This proves <mixture solvability of affine preferences>. The displayed weight is unique because the two endpoint utilities differ.

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