Why is 0.156 inch / 3.96mm a standard for electronic connectors?

Just for interest, does anyone know where these bizarre dimensions came from (and more to the point, why)? For example I can't make 0.156inch any sensible fraction of an inch.

It was a completely random thought that came to mind while ordering a 0.156inch pcb connector...

Thanks,

Andy

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