Motion Problem

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A major league baseball pitcher throws a fast ball at 98.5 mph.  If the release is 5 ft 6.7 in above the ground and horizontal, how far would the ball travel unencumbered before hitting the ground?

I know the answer is 84.9 feet, but I don't know how to get it.

Thanks!

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