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China geometry
Problem
Let be a convex quadrilateral. Let be the intersection of and . Let and be the intersections of the circumcircle of with the circumcircle of . Let and be the intersections of with the circumcircle of and respectively. Prove that is the midpoint of .

Solution
Since and , and are similar. Hence,
Similarly, Hence,
Dividing ① by ②, we have
Since and , and are similar. Hence,
Combining ④ and ③ yields , as desired.
Similarly, Hence,
Dividing ① by ②, we have
Since and , and are similar. Hence,
Combining ④ and ③ yields , as desired.
Techniques
Spiral similarityCyclic quadrilateralsAngle chasing